The New Education Policy (NEP) 2020, approved by India's Union Cabinet on July 29, 2020, aims to transform the country's education system by 2030, replacing the previous 1986 policy. It emphasizes increased state expenditure on education and introduces significant changes at various school stages, including enhanced language skills, vocational training, and flexibility in subject selection. The policy encourages states and institutions to implement these guidelines by 2026, focusing on improving educational outcomes and reducing rote learning.